Homelessness: It’s not a crime to sleep on the street — absent other options, court says
This is why it is critical for Richmond to pass Measure T, which will provide an estimated $5 million annually, 75% of which will go to homeless programs. Federal courts are finding that homeless people have a right to camp on public property – streets, sidewalks and...
East Bay Express Leaves the Rails
Following is an article from the East Bay Express that is clearly trying to manufacture some kind of connection between me and an illegal cannabis business that doesn’t exist. I had multiple conversations with Mr. Slowiczek as he tried to find some kind of angle for...
Draft Program EIR for Miller/Knox Park
Public review of the Draft Program EIR for Miller/Knox Regional Shoreline Land Use Plan Amendment is schedule for Tuesday, September 11, 6:00 PM, at the Point Richmond Community Center. See the following notice for additional information.
Richmond Promise: Mentorship Opportunity
The Richmond Promise is seeking mentors to support Richmond Promise Scholars going to college out of state in the hopes of keeping them connected locally with someone who can support their academic, personal, and career success. The time commitment for mentors would...
Let the Race Begin
There will be two candidates for Richmond Mayor and 13 candidates for Richmond City Council, listed below: Mayor Tom Butt, Mayor Melvin Lee Willis Jr., Richmond Vice Mayor City Council Cesar Zepeda, Benefits Broker Carole Johnson, Community Volunteer Demnlus Johnson...
Justice for Najari?
While it appears that the Alameda County District Attorney will not pursue charges against Najari Smith for resisting arrest, he is still due in court today at 9:00 AM at the Wiley M. Manuel Courthouse, 661 Washington Street, Oakland, for the infraction citation...
Gone South
If you wonder why the E-FORUM went dark for a week or more, it was because I finally got to squeeze in a vacation between the last City Council meeting and ramp up of campaign forums. The week was dominated by the Fayetteville Roots Festival, a growing celebration of...
On the Campaign Trail
The campaign is in full swing. We completed our second candidates forum last night at the Shops at Hilltop. It was attended by about 50 or so people, half of them staff or devoted supporters of the various candidates. Rogers, Rivers and Bates were missing, and Pimple...
Goodbye!
Mayor Butt and Members of the City Council: Thank you for providing me with the opportunity to serve as the city manager for Richmond. In addition to the task of clearing out my office, I took the opportunity today to thank the city staff and community members for...
City Manager Bill Lndsay’s Last Weekly Report — for the Week Ending August 31, 2018
Mayor and Members of the City Council: This is the report for the week ending August 31st, 2018. Meeting Notes The City Council has been in recess for the month for August. The next meeting is scheduled for Tuesday, September 11th. Editor’s note: I want to acknowledge...
City Finally Taking Action Against Illegal Bright and Glaring Lights
The City of Richmond has finally started issuing Notices of Violation against property owners with illegal bright lights that are creating a public nuisance!
Looking for Signers of Measure T Ballot Argument
I am looking for three other people (in addition to me and Eduarado Martinez) to sign the below ballot argument. It should be someone with a recognizable position of leadership in the Richmond community – an elected (or former elected) official, non-profit leader,...
The Mayor’s 2018 Homelss Challenge Updated
Since I issued The Mayor's 2018 Homeless Challenge (July 28, 2018), City staff has corrected the list of Richmond’s ten largest employers: CHEVRON U.S.A. INC. 3510 THE PERMANENTE MEDICAL GROUP 805 KAISER FOUNDATION HOSPITALS 506 COSTCO WHOLESALE #482 431 SUNPOWER...
Background Information Concerning East Bay Express Article (updated)
Mayor Butt and Members of the City Council: This email transmits an updated version of the memorandum that I sent yesterday, which provides background information concerning the Richmond Police Department as it relates to the East Bay Express article, “The Firing of...
This Friday 8/10: Laurie Lewis & the Right Hands and The Mad Maggies!
Is this email not displaying correctly? View it in your browser. Get Ready for Laurie Lewis & the Right Hands and the Mad Maggies: the Point is Music! The Point Richmond Music (PRM) free concert festival welcomes Grammy-Award winning bluegrass queen Laurie Lewis...
Rosie Rally Saturday
Carpetbaggers Want to Control Point Molate with Trump-Like Fake News
With a disregard or ignorance of facts that would make Trump proud, CESP (Citizens for Eastshore Parks) Executive Director Robert Cheasty penned the leading article in the organization’s Summer 2018 Newsletter “Shore Lines,” asking “Why is Point Molate worth caring...
Five-Year City Manager Contract with Carlos Martinez Approved
Last night, on a 5-2 vote, with Willis and Beckles voting no, the Richmond City Council approved a five-year contract with Carlos Martinez, currently city manager of East Palo Alto, to be Richmond’s new city manager. Martinez is expected to make the move sometime in...
City Manager Bill Lindsay Addresses “The Firing of Mark Gagan”
Following is City Manager Bill Lindsay’s response to “The Firing of Captain Mark Gagan.” Previously, Chief Allwyn Brown had called the story “dishonest.” MEMORANDUM City Manager’s Office DATE: August 8, 2018 TO: Mayor Butt and Members of the City Council FROM: Bill...
Hear Congressman Mark DeSaulnier at Richmond Rotary August 10
Please join me at Richmond Rotary Club Friday, August 10, at noon when US Congressman DeSaulnier, serving the 11th Congressional District, will provide an update on his recent work in Congress regarding bills he’s supporting and opposing, the Administration’s actions,...